Wildfire area burned by land cover type, annual growth rate in United States
United States: Wildfire area burned by land cover type, annual growth rate was 37.74 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Wildfire area burned by land cover type, annual growth rate in United States, 2003–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
United States recorded 37.74 % change on previous year for wildfire area burned by land cover type, annual growth rate in 2025.
The figure is up 277.9% on the previous year and up 548.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, wildfire area burned by land cover type, annual growth rate in United States peaked at 487.46 % change on previous year in 2011 and was at its lowest, -76 % change on previous year, in 2012.
That places United States 24th out of 117 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Wildfire area burned by land cover type, annual growth rate in United States, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | -16.96 % change on previous year | — |
| 2004 | 31.3 % change on previous year | -284.5% |
| 2005 | 20.4 % change on previous year | -34.8% |
| 2006 | -23.15 % change on previous year | -213.5% |
| 2007 | 80.57 % change on previous year | -448.0% |
| 2008 | -26.36 % change on previous year | -132.7% |
| 2009 | -23.81 % change on previous year | -9.7% |
| 2010 | -36.42 % change on previous year | +53.0% |
| 2011 | 487.46 % change on previous year | -1438.3% |
| 2012 | -76 % change on previous year | -115.6% |
| 2013 | -39.66 % change on previous year | -47.8% |
| 2014 | 113.15 % change on previous year | -385.3% |
| 2015 | -8.41 % change on previous year | -107.4% |
| 2016 | -30.82 % change on previous year | +266.4% |
| 2017 | 110.91 % change on previous year | -459.9% |
| 2018 | -13.85 % change on previous year | -112.5% |
| 2019 | -46.1 % change on previous year | +233.0% |
| 2020 | 95.18 % change on previous year | -306.4% |
| 2021 | -16.2 % change on previous year | -117.0% |
| 2022 | -15.65 % change on previous year | -3.4% |
| 2023 | 15.28 % change on previous year | -197.6% |
| 2024 | -21.21 % change on previous year | -238.8% |
| 2025 | 37.74 % change on previous year | -277.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 % change on previous year | -26.36 % change on previous year | 80.57 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 2010s | 46.03 % change on previous year | -76 % change on previous year | 487.46 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 15.86 % change on previous year | -21.21 % change on previous year | 95.18 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near United States
- 21 Burkina Faso 68.75 % change on previous year compare
- 22 Cameroon 66.67 % change on previous year compare
- 23 Ethiopia 54.47 % change on previous year compare
- 25 Zambia 29.25 % change on previous year compare
- 26 Ukraine 21.97 % change on previous year compare
- 27 Myanmar 18.18 % change on previous year compare
More reference data data for United States
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 19.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 24.55 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 119.42 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 20.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 119.42 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 64.85 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 52.14 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 133.45 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 589.96 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 112.69 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is wildfire area burned by land cover type, annual growth rate in United States?
- Wildfire area burned by land cover type, annual growth rate in United States was 37.74 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest wildfire area burned by land cover type, annual growth rate recorded in United States?
- The highest recorded value was 487.46 % change on previous year in 2011.
- What is the lowest wildfire area burned by land cover type, annual growth rate recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was -76 % change on previous year in 2012.
- How does United States rank for wildfire area burned by land cover type, annual growth rate?
- United States ranks 24th out of 117 countries with data for 2025.
- Is wildfire area burned by land cover type, annual growth rate rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is up 548.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Wildfire area burned by land cover type, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Wildfire area burned by land cover type. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Wildfire area burned by land cover type Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Wildfire area burned by land cover type. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.